As the economy shifts, there will be new ways to grow your portfolio, but success will require staying nimble and informed.Bessent’s commitment to cutting the federal deficit involves a mix of spending cuts and revenue adjustments, which could directly affect government-funded housing programs and infrastructure investments.

Would it be worth exploring the possibility of partnering with an investor somehow to help with funding?

Ike, there are plenty of great property management companies in Atlanta but you still have to check behind them.

If raising all cash would be my primary method for funding these apartment deals, what would be your guys contingency in order from most preferred to least preferred. 

Your property management company can help once you own the property but up until then you need someone good on your side!!! 

The reason is because the companies that back these assets, and some others, have a 1:1 between their tokens and the USD (I'm unfamiliar if EURS, THKD, and stables of other fiat offer 1:1).A possible scenario would be that you offer the seller to pay in a stable coin, like mentioned above.

You should have 25% down payment + closing costs, + an oh Sh*t fund on top of that. 

Yes, just like you claim depreciation on the use of your property, any company including an insurance company claim depreciation when they pay for your damage.

I would be cautious with MLD residential lending company.

We've always hired a tax protest company and have done so in three different states.